At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., you will be able to grow and develop alongside a diverse team of professionals and enjoy great benefits and perks. Experience what it is like to join a purpose-driven organization and make meaningful contributions to our community. Explore our amazing new opportunities.
Division: Corporate Support
Program: Finance
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week), the expected end date for this position is December 31, 2026
Number of Positions: 1
About the Position:
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes completing payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in an effective and efficient manner to ensure that vendors and suppliers are paid within Agency's purchasing policies and procedures and on a timely basis.
Reports to: Accounting Supervisor
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyzes financial documents (invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders)
Ensures all expenses are approved in compliance with company policy
Inputs invoices in accounting system for payments while ensuring correct approval, coding, and matching
Resolves purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies with vendors
Liaises with vendor and stakeholders to resolve issues that may affect payments or receipts, and promptly responds to payment enquiries
Prepares cheques
Escalates account payable issues to the Accounting Supervisor
Ensures credit is received and recorded in the accounting system
Ensures stop-payment process is followed in accordance with company policies
Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and validates terms for payment
Reports any errors or issues observed to the Accounting Supervisor
Assists on projects and assignments and other related duties as assigned
Education, Training and Experience:
Diploma or Degree in Accounting (or equivalent education/experience)
Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience in a high volume environment
Job Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills (e.g. Excel, Great Plains, YARDI)
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team
Ability to work under time constraints and meet tight deadlines
Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively prioritize work and concurrent tasks
Ability to understand technical concepts, to act independently and take required initiative to resolve issues
Additional Information:
Criminal Record Check required
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:
paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 7 weeks (maximum)
company-funded pension (GRRSP)
extended health & dental plan
employee & family assistance programs
access to wellness programs
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.
Interested applicants should submit their applications by October 17, 2025, by 11:59pm.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
